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Soooo...how does everyone feel about who should be in the delivery room? Her mother, and even a friend, already assume they are going to be in there. I think it is her decision, and I'll support whatever she wants to do(if she wants her mom in the room, no friends). However, I also feel like this is a special moment for a mother and father to share, without other relatives and friends around. They can always come in after the delivery. Anyone else have any ideas/feelings on this?

Soooo...how does everyone feel about who should be in the delivery room? Her mother, and even a friend, already assume they are going to be in there. I think it is her decision, and I'll support whatever she wants to do(if she wants her mom in the room, no friends). However, I also feel like this is a special moment for a mother and father to share, without other relatives and friends around. They can always come in after the delivery. Anyone else have any ideas/feelings on this?

I believe its a special moment between a mom and dad. NO relatives allowed until you guys had your special time with baby. Were they there when baby was conceived?? No... Are they going to be raising baby?? No... So why have them there during birth? Have them wait in the waiting room

I believe its a special moment between a mom and dad. NO relatives allowed until you guys had your special time with baby. Were they there when baby was conceived?? No... Are they going to be raising baby?? No... So why have them there during birth? Have them wait in the waiting room

we had the exact same conversation and it's going back and forth we are still saying no parents or relatives in the delivery room. we won't call anybody until after all cleaned up and mommy and baby are good.the wife's mother is insistent on being there so that's why we had to say we weren't even going to call when she goes into labor. my parents those live right beside the hospital are totally respectful of not coming until we're ready .

we had the exact same conversation and it's going back and forth we are still saying no parents or relatives in the delivery room. we won't call anybody until after all cleaned up and mommy and baby are good.the wife's mother is insistent on being there so that's why we had to say we weren't even going to call when she goes into labor. my parents those live right beside the hospital are totally respectful of not coming until we're ready .

I had a talk with my wife about it...initially, I was fairly insistent that I wanted my Mom to be able to be there (she's probably my biggest supporter and is also an RN, which is kind of "security" to me in the hospital environment). However, my wife reacted negatively to my insistence and made me see it from her perspective. It's a pretty vulnerable situation she'll be in, and much as she loves my Mom, the idea made her uncomfortable. She asked if I'd want others in there while I was spread eagle, bits and pieces exposed to the world, without a say-so in who was there?

Ultimately, I don't think it's going to matter because she's likely to have another c-section and so it'll just be us...but I think it's probably best to let it be at your wife's discretion and she can kick anyone out at any time. As long as she isn't letting her friends or family members strongarm her into letting them be there.

I had a talk with my wife about it...initially, I was fairly insistent that I wanted my Mom to be able to be there (she's probably my biggest supporter and is also an RN, which is kind of "security" to me in the hospital environment). However, my wife reacted negatively to my insistence and made me see it from her perspective. It's a pretty vulnerable situation she'll be in, and much as she loves my Mom, the idea made her uncomfortable. She asked if I'd want others in there while I was spread eagle, bits and pieces exposed to the world, without a say-so in who was there?

Ultimately, I don't think it's going to matter because she's likely to have another c-section and so it'll just be us...but I think it's probably best to let it be at your wife's discretion and she can kick anyone out at any time. As long as she isn't letting her friends or family members strongarm her into letting them be there.

Love my Mom but wouldn't want her in the delivery room. For DS, was DH, midwife, and docs at the end. Perfect. In Switzerland, people don't wait in the waiting room, either, which suits me fine, but they do bombard you during visiting hours - many w/out calling or asking if they can come first (family, friends, and acquaintances). Last time, DH had to run interference b/c I was not doing well (complications) and in no shape for visitors.

Love my Mom but wouldn't want her in the delivery room. For DS, was DH, midwife, and docs at the end. Perfect. In Switzerland, people don't wait in the waiting room, either, which suits me fine, but they do bombard you during visiting hours - many w/out calling or asking if they can come first (family, friends, and acquaintances). Last time, DH had to run interference b/c I was not doing well (complications) and in no shape for visitors.

They call it a waiting room for a reason I haven't even talked about this yet with my mom to be but she is really close to her mom and is probably going to want her there ... Grrr thank for posting this question now I got to talk to my baby momma monster tonight

They call it a waiting room for a reason I haven't even talked about this yet with my mom to be but she is really close to her mom and is probably going to want her there ... Grrr thank for posting this question now I got to talk to my baby momma monster tonight

I agree I would only want my husband. I love my bestfriend but I would tell her no. my mom has respect for me to not even assume that but my mother in law... She is nuts. Id knock her out if she assumed that! Its deffinately a mother and father experience. Not a family reunion.

I agree I would only want my husband. I love my bestfriend but I would tell her no. my mom has respect for me to not even assume that but my mother in law... She is nuts. Id knock her out if she assumed that! Its deffinately a mother and father experience. Not a family reunion.

Any of you guys think maybe your wife should have the say who's in there. If she wants her mom or friend.. I get the special bonding moment theory, but she's the one in labor and if having her mother or whomever in their makes her feel more relaxed, comfortable... It's ultimately better for her and baby! Just my thought sorry to impede on man time. Good luck to everyone

Any of you guys think maybe your wife should have the say who's in there. If she wants her mom or friend.. I get the special bonding moment theory, but she's the one in labor and if having her mother or whomever in their makes her feel more relaxed, comfortable... It's ultimately better for her and baby! Just my thought sorry to impede on man time. Good luck to everyone

Good luck working this one out. Just keep communication open between the two of you. Personally, I just want it to be my SO and I for delivery. It's a very special bonding moment. Depending on how long labor lasts, I can see having limited family (no friends) for a short time but as soon as delivery time hits. Off to the waiting room!!

Good luck working this one out. Just keep communication open between the two of you. Personally, I just want it to be my SO and I for delivery. It's a very special bonding moment. Depending on how long labor lasts, I can see having limited family (no friends) for a short time but as soon as delivery time hits. Off to the waiting room!!

my husband and I had decided early on that the experience. in the delivery room would be just us. my family wad out on the waiting room. He got so stressed out in the delivery room he asked if my mom could come in. he was grateful she was there and things went much smoother after that.

my husband and I had decided early on that the experience. in the delivery room would be just us. my family wad out on the waiting room. He got so stressed out in the delivery room he asked if my mom could come in. he was grateful she was there and things went much smoother after that.

I had my mum there for my first born and so glad I did as my partner stood at my head and didn't say Or do anything!! I think he was a bit freaked out which I kind of understand but if I had it over again I would defiantly have my mum again as she was a great coach. She won't be in for the next one so hopefully my partner improves about 100%!!

I had my mum there for my first born and so glad I did as my partner stood at my head and didn't say Or do anything!! I think he was a bit freaked out which I kind of understand but if I had it over again I would defiantly have my mum again as she was a great coach. She won't be in for the next one so hopefully my partner improves about 100%!!

from my point of view, I need my support group. I definitely want my mom there, especially since this is our first. but she's the kind of person who will help my husband know what to do, and back off and let us have our moment. here's a thought, why don't you compromise? let her mom be there during the prep time, during the labor before the baby cones, but ask her wait outside during the delivery? that way your partner gets her mommy support and you still get your special moment.

from my point of view, I need my support group. I definitely want my mom there, especially since this is our first. but she's the kind of person who will help my husband know what to do, and back off and let us have our moment. here's a thought, why don't you compromise? let her mom be there during the prep time, during the labor before the baby cones, but ask her wait outside during the delivery? that way your partner gets her mommy support and you still get your special moment.

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